I am SUPER excited to be adding Dr. Thaddeus “Rusty” Venture to the 2015 Geek-A-Long blanket. The Venture Brothers were on our original list for 2014, but we held him back once the Mad Science theme for this year was decided.

“You can’t collect scientists and not have a Rusty Venture on your mantel.”

Dr. Venture, Season 4 Episode 11 of the Venture Brothers

Son of the famous scientist, Dr. Jonas Venture Sr., and father of Hank and Dean Venture, Rusty is the poster child for underdog nerds. He spent his life trying to get out of his father’s shadow, and though he is arguably one of the greatest (if not most ethical) scientific minds of his era, conventional scientific communities shun him. Say what you will about his inventions, anyone that can clone his sons that many times has got to be a genius. And let’s not forget about his work as a philanthropist! His work with the Scrotal Safety Commission is saving lives, one testicle at a time.

I’ll admit, his record isn’t spotless. I’m not sure how many times his sons have died at this point, and I doubt he is either. But his contributions to science cannot be ignored!

Pictured: Dana Scully from Week 3 and Dr. Venture from Week 5.

Designing this one was really personal for me. I met Mr. Llama at a Halloween party. He was there as Rusty Venture, speed suit and all, and I was Cruella DeVille. I don’t have a pic of him in his speed-suit from that night, but I really wish I did. This could be the copious amount of Midori Sours I had earlier in the night talking, but my memory says he was downright resplendent. A few short weeks later we were on our first date (the Franklin Institute followed by Dave & Busters for those of you keeping score at home).

GET THE PATTERN

Whether you’re knitting, crocheting, or cross stitching this square, you can view the Dr. Venture pattern by clicking this link or the download it by clicking the button below. Instructions and charts for both knit and crochet are listed in the pattern. When you’re finished making it, don’t forget to Instagram your squares at us @lattesandllamasyarn with the hashtag #geekalong!

Want to hang out with other people making the blanket? You can find moral support in the Geek-A-Long group on Ravelry here. If you’re having trouble with double-sided knitting, we have a how-to video here. If this is your first time encountering the Geek-A-Long, you can learn more about it, the history behind it, how to participate, and why we do it for Child’s Play Charity on this page.

EDITED TO ADD: This post was edited on February 13, 2021 to update links and upload a revamped pattern format, which includes more information. You can read our post the revamp here.

~ Megan-Anne

He gave me a custom made Venture Labs business card with his number on it. Nerd Love.

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